"Write me a story about the South, any story at all, as long as there's a crime in it.".

That was the tantalizing assignment for this unique collection of never-before-published fiction. Twelve esteemed and award-winning authors expose the shrewdest characters, cleverest crimes, and darkest secrets in the deep South.

Contents:

• Conviction by Thomas H. Cook
• The Widow of Pine Creek by Jeffery Deaver
• A Day at the Saltworks by Mickey Friedman
• Miss Tidwell Takes No Prisoners by Joan Hess
• The Perfect Man by Dean James
• The Obit Writer by Terry Kay
• Rose by Bret Lott
• Maniac Loose by Michael Malone
• The Third Element by Margaret Maron
• Just in Case by Sarah Shankman
• Let’s Go Knock Over Seaside by Julie Smith
• www.deadbitch.com by Steven Womack